Outfest® is the leading LGBTQIA+ arts and entertainment organization that empowers storytellers to transform the world. Through various programs and events, Outfest creates visibility for diverse LGBTQIA+ stories and empowers artists and filmmakers to discover their voice and showcase their work to the public. Their commitment to education is realized through Outfest Forward, which provides skills, mentorship, and networking opportunities to LGBTQIA+ storytellers and underserved youth in the film industry.

In addition, the Outfest UCLA Legacy Project is dedicated to preserving and restoring LGBTQIA+ moving images, ensuring that important pieces of queer history are not lost to deterioration and neglect. Outfest also hosts renowned festivals, such as Outfest Los Angeles and Outfest Fusion, that showcase world-class content and serve as gathering spaces for LGBTQIA+ storytellers and audiences seeking fresh and diverse content. Furthermore, Outfest offers the OutMuseum, the first LGBTQ+ arts and media virtual museum of its kind, which reframes history for a Queerer future and is accessible for free to the public.

Join Outfest and experience an insider's journey into their festivals as a VIP year-round. Donate to support their impactful programs and contribute to the movement of meaningful social change